Bicyclist injured in hit and run near Frankford

Source: Google MapsA bicyclist was injured in a hit-and-run accident on Omar Road west of West Road near Frankford July 17.

Frankford — A bicyclist was airlifted to Christiana Medical Center after being struck by an unknown vehicle in a hit-and-run incident near Frankford July 16.

Wayne Thomas Blanks Jr., 38, of Baltimore was riding along the eastbound shoulder of Omar Road just west of West Road between Frankford and Clarksville about 6:40 a.m., when he was struck by the side mirror of a vehicle and thrown from his bicycle and into a wooded area. He is listed in fair condition.

The driver of the vehicle, also traveling eastbound, did not stop. No information on the make and model is known, police said. Blanks' bicycle was equipped with a flashing rear light.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Master Cpl. L. Dick at 302-856-5850 ext. 328 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at www.delaware.gov/apps/.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."